Author: Clint Curtis

Strathcona, Downtown Eastside (DTES), Chinatown, Downtown Eastside, and Yaletown are the oldest neighbourhoods in Vancouver. These historic neighbourhoods are a part of Vancouver’s past, and will continue to play an important role in Vancouver’s future. What is Gastown Vancouver known for? Gastown is where you’ll find the old town of Vancouver with its heritage brick […]

The Vancouver southern suburbs are a group of municipalities in Vancouver’s metropolitan area located south of the Fraser River in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. What are suburbs in Vancouver? Nearby communities of Vancouver New Westminster (the old provincial capital) The Tri-City area of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. Maple Ridge and […]

Seattle is the bigger city though, it is larger than Vancouver, with a metro population of 4 million to Vancouver’s 2.5 million. What’s bigger Seattle or Vancouver? Both Seattle and Vancouver have about 600,000 people living in the city center. But Vancouver’s population density, about 13,500 people/square mile, is almost twice that of Seattle. How […]

3,426 City employees made it on the sunshine list, staff salaries totalled $586 million. The City of Vancouver released the annual ‘sunshine list’ that showed 3,426 employees earned over $75,000 in 2021. Does British Columbia have a sunshine list? [NEW] Sunshine List British Columbia – Most comprehensive list of high paid public sector employees and […]

There are 107 named mountains in Metro Vancouver Regional District. Meslilloet Mountain is the highest point at 1,985 meters. Does Vancouver have mountains? The North Shore Mountains are a mountain range overlooking Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. Their southernmost peaks are visible from most areas in Vancouver and form a distinctive backdrop for the city. […]

Vancouver’s public beaches and waterfront access make it among the most liveable cities in the world. Our nine beaches – eight by the ocean, one by a freshwater lake – offer 18 km of beautiful outdoor space to sunbathe, swim, play sports, and picnic. How far is Vancouver from the ocean? Distance conversions Distance type […]

Data provided by Environment Canada shows average precipitation levels dropping as you reach closer to the southwestern corner of the region. This means Delta’s coastal community of Tsawwassen is the sunniest and least rainiest area in all of Metro Vancouver. Where in B.C. Gets least amount of rain? The driest city is Kamloops, in the […]

Mount Rainier is the tallest mountain in Washington and the Cascade Range. This peak is located just east of Eatonville and just southeast of Tacoma and Seattle. Is Vancouver rainier than Seattle? People complain about the rain in both cities, but I found Seattle to have heavier rain on fewer days and Vancouver to have […]

The cost of living in Seattle is 19% more expensive than in Vancouver. Cities ranked 69th and 251st ($2734 vs $2298) in the list of the most expensive cities in the world and ranked 57th and 5th in the United States and Canada, respectively. Check the United States vs Canada comparison. Is Vancouver BC or […]

We have a LOT of trees. Our mild and wet climate means that Vancouver sits in the middle of the world’s largest temperate rainforest, a zone that stretches from Alaska to Northern California. Does Vancouver have forests? With lots of wooded areas around the city, Vancouver is a great place to try forest bathing. What […]